October 15th, 2026
by Matthew Spoon
by Matthew Spoon
5-Day Bible Reading Plan and Devotional Guide
Theme: The One -- God's Heart for the Lost and Our Call to Seek Them
Day 1: God Sees the One
Reading: Luke 15:1-7
Devotional: In a world that celebrates crowds, God counts individuals. The shepherd in this parable does not console himself with the ninety-nine safely gathered. He notices the absence of one and refuses to move forward without addressing it. This is the heart of God toward every person who has not yet come to saving faith. Before you were saved, God saw you specifically, not as part of a group, but as an individual worth pursuing. Today, ask God to give you His eyes. Look around your workplace, your neighborhood, your family table. Who is missing? See them the way God sees them -- irreplaceable.
Practical Application: Write one name on a piece of paper and place it somewhere visible. Begin praying for that person by name today.
Day 2: Jesus Came to Seek
Reading: Luke 19:1-10
Devotional: Jesus did not wait for Zacchaeus to clean himself up and come down from the tree on his own. He stopped, looked up, called him by name, and invited himself over. This was intentional pursuit. Jesus declared in Luke 19:10 that the Son of Man came specifically to seek and save the lost. The word "seek" implies active, deliberate effort -- not passive hoping. God's pursuit of lost people is not casual. It is urgent and personal. If Jesus, the Son of God, made time to stop for one overlooked man in a crowd, how much more should we be willing to pause our routines for the one person God has placed in our path?
Practical Application: Identify one intentional way this week to enter the world of your one. Invite them to coffee, call them, or simply show up where they are.
Day 3: The Shepherd Who Carries
Reading: Isaiah 40:11; John 10:11-15
Devotional: When the shepherd in Luke 15 finally finds the lost sheep, he does not scold it or force it to walk back on its own. He lifts it onto his shoulders and carries it home rejoicing. This is a portrait of grace. The sheep contributed nothing to its own rescue. It was exhausted, disoriented, and helpless. Isaiah 40:11 describes God in exactly this way -- gathering the weak and carrying them close. The good shepherd of John 10 goes further still, laying down his life for the sheep. When you pray for your one, remember that Jesus already paid the ultimate price for them. Your role is to point them toward the shepherd who carries.
Practical Application: Spend time in prayer today specifically asking God to soften the heart of your one and to draw them toward Himself, trusting that He is already at work.
Day 4: Heaven Celebrates the One
Reading: Luke 15:8-10; Revelation 21:3-4
Devotional: Luke 15 contains three parables -- the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son -- and every single one of them ends in a celebration. This is not accidental. God is making a point: the return of one lost soul produces more joy in heaven than anything this world considers a triumph. Political victories, financial gains, and cultural achievements do not move heaven. But one quiet, private moment of repentance and faith sends heaven into celebration. Revelation 21:3-4 reminds us of the eternal reality that awaits every person who comes to faith -- no more tears, no more death, no more separation from God. That is what is at stake for your one. That is worth celebrating even now.
Practical Application: The next time you pray for your one, end your prayer with a moment of praise -- thanking God in advance for what He is going to do in their life.
Day 5: Your Story Is a Weapon
Reading: Acts 26:1-18; Romans 10:14-15
Devotional: Paul stood before a king and did not offer a theological argument. He told his story. He described who he was before Christ, how Christ met him on the road, and what his life became because of that encounter. Your testimony carries the same power. Romans 10:14-15 reminds us that people cannot believe in someone they have never heard about, and they cannot hear without someone willing to speak. You do not need a seminary degree or a perfectly polished presentation. You need your own story of what life was like before Jesus, how He saved you, and what He has done since. That story belongs to you. No one can argue with it. Practice it this week and be ready to share it.
Practical Application: Write out your personal testimony in two minutes or less -- before Christ, how you came to faith, and what Christ has done in you since. Practice sharing it aloud until it feels natural. Then look for an opportunity to share it with your one this week.
Theme: The One -- God's Heart for the Lost and Our Call to Seek Them
Day 1: God Sees the One
Reading: Luke 15:1-7
Devotional: In a world that celebrates crowds, God counts individuals. The shepherd in this parable does not console himself with the ninety-nine safely gathered. He notices the absence of one and refuses to move forward without addressing it. This is the heart of God toward every person who has not yet come to saving faith. Before you were saved, God saw you specifically, not as part of a group, but as an individual worth pursuing. Today, ask God to give you His eyes. Look around your workplace, your neighborhood, your family table. Who is missing? See them the way God sees them -- irreplaceable.
Practical Application: Write one name on a piece of paper and place it somewhere visible. Begin praying for that person by name today.
Day 2: Jesus Came to Seek
Reading: Luke 19:1-10
Devotional: Jesus did not wait for Zacchaeus to clean himself up and come down from the tree on his own. He stopped, looked up, called him by name, and invited himself over. This was intentional pursuit. Jesus declared in Luke 19:10 that the Son of Man came specifically to seek and save the lost. The word "seek" implies active, deliberate effort -- not passive hoping. God's pursuit of lost people is not casual. It is urgent and personal. If Jesus, the Son of God, made time to stop for one overlooked man in a crowd, how much more should we be willing to pause our routines for the one person God has placed in our path?
Practical Application: Identify one intentional way this week to enter the world of your one. Invite them to coffee, call them, or simply show up where they are.
Day 3: The Shepherd Who Carries
Reading: Isaiah 40:11; John 10:11-15
Devotional: When the shepherd in Luke 15 finally finds the lost sheep, he does not scold it or force it to walk back on its own. He lifts it onto his shoulders and carries it home rejoicing. This is a portrait of grace. The sheep contributed nothing to its own rescue. It was exhausted, disoriented, and helpless. Isaiah 40:11 describes God in exactly this way -- gathering the weak and carrying them close. The good shepherd of John 10 goes further still, laying down his life for the sheep. When you pray for your one, remember that Jesus already paid the ultimate price for them. Your role is to point them toward the shepherd who carries.
Practical Application: Spend time in prayer today specifically asking God to soften the heart of your one and to draw them toward Himself, trusting that He is already at work.
Day 4: Heaven Celebrates the One
Reading: Luke 15:8-10; Revelation 21:3-4
Devotional: Luke 15 contains three parables -- the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son -- and every single one of them ends in a celebration. This is not accidental. God is making a point: the return of one lost soul produces more joy in heaven than anything this world considers a triumph. Political victories, financial gains, and cultural achievements do not move heaven. But one quiet, private moment of repentance and faith sends heaven into celebration. Revelation 21:3-4 reminds us of the eternal reality that awaits every person who comes to faith -- no more tears, no more death, no more separation from God. That is what is at stake for your one. That is worth celebrating even now.
Practical Application: The next time you pray for your one, end your prayer with a moment of praise -- thanking God in advance for what He is going to do in their life.
Day 5: Your Story Is a Weapon
Reading: Acts 26:1-18; Romans 10:14-15
Devotional: Paul stood before a king and did not offer a theological argument. He told his story. He described who he was before Christ, how Christ met him on the road, and what his life became because of that encounter. Your testimony carries the same power. Romans 10:14-15 reminds us that people cannot believe in someone they have never heard about, and they cannot hear without someone willing to speak. You do not need a seminary degree or a perfectly polished presentation. You need your own story of what life was like before Jesus, how He saved you, and what He has done since. That story belongs to you. No one can argue with it. Practice it this week and be ready to share it.
Practical Application: Write out your personal testimony in two minutes or less -- before Christ, how you came to faith, and what Christ has done in you since. Practice sharing it aloud until it feels natural. Then look for an opportunity to share it with your one this week.
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